Bachelor of Science in Communication with Associate of Arts concentration in Communication

By selecting the en route associate degree option, you gain a resumé-building credential while working toward your bachelor’s degree. The associate program provides broad foundational knowledge in communication so you can add value to your career sooner. Find out from an Enrollment Representative how you can get started.

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Science in Communication (BS/COM) degree program is designed to develop knowledge and skills for effective communication in a variety of public and private work environments. The program was created specifically to build upon personal and professional communication experiences. The BS/COM degree enhances the communication skills necessary for the development of professional competence and values; critical thinking and problem solving; information utilization; and collaboration. The curriculum focuses on the development of core communication competencies. It emphasizes theory and application in the domains of interpersonal, small group, organizational, mass communication, culture, and communication technology. Specific areas of focus include business communication, diversity, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, legal and ethical issues, media, and future trends in communication technology.

How to customize your degree

Our certificate option gives you the opportunity to build career skills early in your degree program, so you can leverage those new competencies in the workplace — even before you graduate. Best of all, choosing an en route certificate or degree won’t add more cost or time. For more information, select an option below.

En route associate degrees:

(Upon successful completion, you’ll earn both an associate and a bachelor’s degree.)

Make an informed choice

We believe that students and families should be prepared financially for college and understand gainful employment opportunities before starting any program. So we want to ensure you have the information you need to make an informed choice - information like what it will cost, the skills you'll learn through your chosen program, and the types of occupations the program prepares you for.

Core Courses

Make your work experience count

University of Phoenix allows you to apply relevant learning, work and life experiences to college credits through the Prior Learning Assessment process. Speak with a representative to find out if you can fulfill some elective, interdisciplinary and/or general education courses by going through the PLA process.

Make your enrollment decision easier with our tuition tool

From finding the right college to finding time for your other work and family responsibilities - we know you have a lot on your mind. That's why we offer the tools you need to better understand your financial commitment and the Finance Advisors who can help you understand your options.

Federal Financial Aid Plan

Third-party billing

Under the Third-Party Billing Plan, University of Phoenix directly bills an approved employer for a student's tuition. To find out if your company supports direct bill, speak to your human resources department or one of our advisors.

Need more information?

An advisor can help you review your options and choose the one that’s best for you.

How can I use my Military benefits?

Whether you're serving on Active Duty, are a member of the Reserve or National Guard, or are the spouse of a military member, you're eligible for a reduction in tuition. Our special military tuition rates combined with some of the resources below can help you get started in your pursuit of a degree.

Montgomery GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill

If you're a veteran or military servicemember who served a minimum of 90 combined days on active duty after September 10th, 2001, you may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI benefits.

Active Duty Spouse Benefits

As a military spouse, you may be eligible for financial assistance that can help you pursue your degree.

Benefits of this degree program

A school for 21st century thinkers

As a student in the College of Humanities, you’ll be required to examine and analyze many disciplines from a wide range of perspectives. These deep examinations help expand critical and creative thinking skills, improve the ability to organize data and help you to develop other aptitudes that can fit within many different work environments.

Small class sizes put the instructor’s focus on you

The average class size in our Communications courses is 12, our English classes have about 14 students. This allows the instructor the opportunity to focus on you. If you have a question, need additional instruction or want to run an idea past your instructor, our small class sizes work to your advantage.

Courses that align with today

The College of Humanities curricula are developed to reflect industry standards, as they apply to academic and workforce requirements. The coursework is updated in response to student assessment results and feedback from faculty to keep the course content relevant and aligned to today’s world.

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World class faculty provide a view into the working world

Because our faculty members are required to work in the fields they teach, in addition to holding a master’s degree or higher, they provide you with a view into how humanities fits into the working world.